This crystal clear and completely comprehensive guide to Chinese is everything you need in one perfect package.



There is no Great Wall stopping you from learning now. Follow Get Talking Chinese and you'll be speaking, writing, and understanding the most popular language in no time. This beginner's book for adults and children is based on Pinyin, the system used to spell out Chinese characters using Roman letters. You'll learn language and phrases for everyday use so you can introduce yourself, read and write numbers, and chat about the weather, food, and interests. What's more, you can give yourself a Chinese name, haggle over shop prices, master Chinese characters, and learn all about the national culture.

Inside this visual guide is an audio CD to help you speak Chinese with ease. Any time you spot the special headphones symbol inside, simply switch on the CD and make sure your pronunciation sounds spot-on.